The PARS Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The PARS Study: Paediatric Advanced Respiratory Service Study – An Observational Diagnostic Feasibility Study
IRAS ID
314696
Contact name
Ross Langley
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS GGC&C
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
There is a need for novel monitoring devices in paediatric medicine to monitor respiratory physiology in children whilst being investigated for sleep disordered breathing (SDB), and babies at risk of central apnoeas.
The Paediatric Advanced Research Study (PARS) study is a study investigating whether a wearable sensor can help detect problems with breathing in paediatric patients. We hope that information gathered during this study will help us to develop the device for future use in hospital and in the home setting.
The study will assess information gathered from patients who have attended the Royal Hospital for Children for two reasons:
1) Children undergoing sleep diagnostic investigations
2) Babies in the neonatal unit at risk of central apnoeaParticipation in the PARS study involves wearing the small (3cm) sensor for a period of time while the patient is in the hospital. There will be no change to the standard care received by the patient.
A researcher will be present during this period and will position the device and will observe vital signs and any events that occur during the
period the sensor is in place. They will ask a series of questions to the patient regarding their health and will review electronic notes. At 28 days the researcher will look at the patients’ electronic health record for further information on outcomes. Data will be recorded in the electronic health records. That data would be
anonymised (so that they can’t be identified).REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/YH/0232
Date of REC Opinion
10 Nov 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion